Mississippi is being represented by five players in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament.
Texas will have the most players on the hard court during this year’s tournament with 47 players, followed by California with 46.
There are no players from Wyoming, West Virginia or New Mexico competing this year.
Brookhaven, Southaven, Meridian, Olive Branch and Brandon are the hometowns for the players from Mississippi.
Players from Mississippi in 2023 NCAA Women’s Tournament
| Name | Team | Height | Position | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Dupree | Southeastern Louisiana Lady Lions | 6′2″ | Forward | Brandon |
| Snudda Collins | Ole Miss Rebels | 6′1″ | Forward | Brookhaven |
| Debreasha Powe | Mississippi State Bulldogs | 6′1″ | Forward, Guard | Meridian |
| Myah Taylor | Ole Miss Rebels | 5′7″ | Guard | Olive Branch |
| Tyeniesha Metcalf | Southern Lady Jaguars | 5′6″ | Guard | Southaven |
Total Tournament Players and Teams by State
| State | Total Tournament Players | Total Tournament Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 47 | 2 |
| California | 46 | 3 |
| Tennessee | 40 | 1 |
| New York | 37 | 2 |
| Georgia | 36 | 0 |
| Ohio | 34 | 0 |
| New Jersey | 33 | 2 |
| Florida | 30 | 2 |
| Virginia | 28 | 1 |
| Minnesota | 28 | 0 |
| North Carolina | 27 | 5 |
| Louisiana | 26 | 0 |
| Indiana | 26 | 3 |
| Maryland | 24 | 1 |
| Illinois | 24 | 1 |
| Iowa | 21 | 3 |
| Washington | 20 | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | 20 | 1 |
| Michigan | 20 | 0 |
| Colorado | 16 | 0 |
| Oklahoma | 15 | 1 |
| Missouri | 15 | 0 |
| Wisconsin | 14 | 1 |
| Utah | 13 | 0 |
| Kansas | 13 | 0 |
| South Carolina | 11 | 0 |
| Arizona | 10 | 1 |
| South Dakota | 9 | 0 |
| Nevada | 9 | 1 |
| Alabama | 9 | 1 |
| Massachusetts | 8 | 0 |
| Kentucky | 7 | 0 |
| Delaware | 7 | 0 |
| Arkansas | 7 | 0 |
| Oregon | 6 | 0 |
| Nebraska | 6 | 1 |
| Connecticut | 6 | 2 |
| Mississippi | 5 | 1 |
| Hawaii | 4 | 0 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | 0 |
| Idaho | 3 | 0 |
| Alaska | 3 | 0 |
| Montana | 2 | 0 |
| Vermont | 1 | 1 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | 0 |
| North Dakota | 1 | 0 |
| Maine | 1 | 0 |
